CHRISTUS Mt. Pleasant — Production Book

CHRISTUS Mt. Pleasant

"More Pleasant" — :60 Commercial Production Book
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April 27–30, 2026 Sunset ~7:53 PM CDT 28 Candidates • 8 Roles 5 Locations
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Production Notes

Weather Update: Monday 4/27 cancelled. Schedule compressed to 2 shoot days. Tuesday = hospital (2 scenes + stills + B-roll + Kirsten/Doctor sunset). Wednesday = downtown, Nardello's, Laura's, Neighbors. Thursday reserved as overflow if needed.

Agency Creative Director — confirm arrival time for Tuesday. Hospital scenes can begin without CD if needed (setup + receptionist first).

Key Reminders

  • Mon 4/27: Travel day — Full crew arrives Mt. Pleasant, checks into Airbnb. No shooting (rain). Settle in, prep gear, scout if weather allows.
  • Tue 4/28 (Day 1): Hospital — 2 scenes (Receptionist/Patient + Nurse/Child) + stills + B-roll + Kirsten/Doctor at sunset (~7:00 PM)
  • Wed 4/29 (Day 2): Nardello's, Laura's, Neighbors, Downtown B-roll at golden hour. Wrap ~8:15 PM
  • Craft services from Day 1 onward
  • Build in photography windows during every setup
  • Jose (DIT) on-site at Airbnb working dailies
  • Airbnb doubles as Neighbors scene exterior (Day 2, ~4:30 PM)
  • Nardello's + Laura's Cheesecake & Café are adjacent — shoot back to back on Day 2 (Wed), no travel between
  • Sunset shots are critical — golden hour starts ~7:15 PM, sunset ~7:53 PM (Kirsten/Doctor on Day 1)
  • Day 3 (Thu 4/30) — contingency only, activates based on Day 1 & 2 dailies review
Weather Update: Monday 4/27 cancelled due to rain. Schedule compressed to 2 shoot days (Tue–Wed). Tuesday = hospital (2 scenes + stills + B-roll + Kirsten/Doctor at sunset). Wednesday = Nardello's, Laura's, Neighbors, downtown B-roll at golden hour.

Day 1 — Tuesday, April 28

Hospital Day — Receptionist/Patient + Nurse/Child scenes + stills + B-roll + Kirsten/Doctor hero shot at sunset.

CHRISTUS HOSPITAL
9:00 AM
Hospital arrival + Scene 1 setup — Receptionist / PatientLighting, wardrobe, staging. Leitz Cine Summicron-C lenses. Clinical/present feel.
Setup
10:00 AM
SHOOT — Victoria Hernandez / Receptionist + Fabrice / Patient (TVC Scene 6)Front desk, warm greeting. Busy hospital background. Photography stills captured during scene.
Shoot
11:30 AM
Move lights + Scene 2 setup — Nurse / ChildReposition to hospital room. Lighting process — blue scrubs, warm lamplight, nighttime feel.
Setup
1:00 PM
LunchReview morning footage during lunch. Continue pre-lighting hospital room.
Lunch
2:00 PM
SHOOT — Jorge Terrazas / Nurse + Davis Cook / Child (TVC Scenes 6–8)Nurse with child in hospital room. 1.5-hour shoot window. Photography stills captured during scene.
Shoot
3:30 PM
Hospital B-roll + Photography stillsHallway activity, exterior establishing shots, signage, waiting room life. Nurse/receptionist portraits, BTS, social assets. Drone if weather permits.
Shoot + Photo
5:00 PM
BreakCrew break before evening block.
Break
6:00 PM
Kirsten setup — Pre-light for sunsetReposition to corridor. 100mm compression. White coat, authority. Pre-light for golden hour.
Setup
GOLDEN HOUR PEAKS ~7:15 PM — SUNSET ~7:53 PM
7:00 PM
SHOOT — Kirsten Roquemore / Doctor hero shot at sunset (TVC Scene 8)"Familiar faces but with even more support." Golden hour light. 100mm compression. OOH billboard stills.
Shoot
7:45 PM
Hospital wrap + load outStrike gear, return to Airbnb.
Wrap
8:30 PM
Day 1 wrap — Dailies review at AirbnbAssess footage. Finalize Day 2 plan.
Wrap

Day 2 — Wednesday, April 29

Nardello's, Laura's, Neighbors, then Downtown B-roll at golden hour. Wrap ~8:00 PM.

NARDELLO'S + LAURA'S CHEESECAKE & CAFÉ (adjacent locations — back to back)
8:30 AM
Crew call at Airbnb — Review Day 1 footage over coffeeIdentify gaps. Prioritize any scenes bumped from Tuesday.
Setup
10:00 AM
Arrive at Nardello's + setupInterior lighting, table dressing. Warm ambient feel. HMU for Cindy + Luker family.
Setup
11:00 AM
Working lunch at Nardello's — Pre-light while crew eats
Lunch
12:00 PM
SHOOT — Cindy Hernandez / Waitress scene (TVC Scene 4)"… I love that it feels like a big family." Waitress seats Kristen Luker + husband + three children (Luker family).
Shoot
1:30 PM
Nardello's wrap + stillsRestaurant photography, food beauty shots.
Photo
1:45 PM
Walk next door to Laura's Cheesecake & Café + setupAdjacent to Nardello's — no travel needed. Warm café environment.
Setup
2:30 PM
SHOOT — Suzanne Walker / Local Shop Owner scene (TVC Scene 3)"I mean… there's a reason it's called Mount Pleasant." Warm tones, community pride.
Shoot
3:30 PM
Laura's wrap + stillsCafé interior/exterior photography.
Photo
AIRBNB EXTERIOR — Neighbor Scene
4:00 PM
Setup Neighbor scene — Airbnb exterior / porchLadder, paint bucket props. Block scene with Jeff Flemming + LaDarrius.
Setup
4:30 PM
SHOOT — Jeff Flemming + LaDarrius Patterson / Neighbor scene (TVC Scene 2)"… and we just show up for each other." Two neighbors fixing up a house — one holds ladder, one paints.
Shoot
5:30 PM
Neighbors wrap + load outStrike props.
Wrap
DOWNTOWN MT. PLEASANT — Evening B-Roll
5:45 PM
Travel to downtownShort drive from Airbnb.
Travel
6:00 PM
Downtown B-roll — Golden hour lightStorefronts, street life, community texture. 50mm + 85mm on Cooke Mini S4/i. Mural, lake, landmarks.
Shoot
7:00 PM
Photography stills — DowntownMural, lake, storefronts, environmental portraits. BTS + social media assets. Drone if weather permits.
Photo
7:45 PM
Downtown wrap — Return to AirbnbSunset ~7:53 PM. Last light shots as needed.
Wrap
8:15 PM
Day 2 wrap — Dailies review at AirbnbReview all footage. Identify any remaining gaps for Day 3 (if needed).
Wrap

Day 3 — Thursday, April 30 (If Needed)

Overflow / Pickup Day — Scenes bumped from Day 1 or Day 2 + Final Photography

Contingency day. This day activates only if scenes from Tuesday (indoor) or Wednesday (outdoor) couldn't be completed. Revisit the Day 1 & Day 2 dailies review to determine which scenes, if any, still need to be captured.
AIRBNB — Home Base
8:00 AM
Morning meeting — Review Day 1 & 2 footageIdentify gaps, finalize pickup list. Call any talent on standby.
Review
VARIOUS — Pickups & Overflow
9:00 AM
Setup for overflow / pickup shotsPriority: any scenes not completed on Day 1 or Day 2.
Setup
10:00 AM
SHOOT — Pickup shots + re-shootsBumped scenes first, then inserts and coverage as needed.
Shoot
12:00 PM
Lunch
Lunch
1:00 PM
Final photography sessionRemaining stills, BTS content, social media assets.
Photo
3:00 PM
Final dailies review + wrap meetingReview all footage from all days. Sign off with agency CD.
Review
5:00 PM
Production wrap & load outPack gear, return all locations, release talent. Hard out.
Wrap

Location Color Legend

Airbnb
Downtown
Laura's Cheesecake & Café
Nardello's
Hospital
Travel / Various

Speaking Roles

All roles confirmed — RECO picks from agency talent specs (04.07.26). No backups assigned.

RoleTypeAssignedKey ScenesLine
Local Shop Owner Speaking Suzanne Walker TVC Scene 3, Social (Familiarity) "I mean… there's a reason it's called Mount Pleasant."
Waitress Speaking Cindy Hernandez TVC Scene 4 "… I love that it feels like a big family."
Neighbor 1 (Ladder) Speaking Jeff Flemming TVC Scene 5 "… and we just show up for each other."
Neighbor 2 (Painter) Speaking LaDarrius Patterson TVC Scene 5, Social (Compassion) (Scene partner — painting)
Nurse Speaking Jorge Terrazas TVC Scenes 6–8 "… continues here at CHRISTUS."
Doctor Speaking Kirsten Roquemore TVC Scene 8, OOH Stills "Familiar faces but with even more support."
Receptionist Speaking Victoria Hernandez TVC Scene 6 (Warmly greets patient — works for CHRISTUS)
Patient Non-Speaking Fabrice Fouonji TVC Scene 6 (reception) (Greeted by receptionist, signs in)
Child (Hospital) Non-Speaking Davis Cook (age 7) TVC Scene 7 (hospital room) (Nurse sits with child in hospital room)
Announcer (VO) Voice-Over Agency Talent (provided) TVC Closing "Because care should feel just as pleasant as the place we call home."

Luker Family (Restaurant Scene)

Family of five seated at Nardello's — waitress (Cindy) serves them (TVC Scene 4).

RoleAssignedAgeNotes
Mom Kristen Luker 30s Also used for Social Media (Belonging story)
Dad Hayden Luker 30s Non-speaking, real family
Child 1 (Son) Luker Son ~10 Non-speaking, real family
Child 2 (Daughter) Luker Daughter ~7 Non-speaking, real family
Child 3 (Son) Luker Son ~3 Non-speaking, real family

Cast Photos

All confirmed cast for the CHRISTUS "More Pleasant" :60 TVC.

Suzanne Walker
Local Shop Owner
Scene: TVC Scene 3 — Laura's Cheesecake & Café
Shoot: Day 2
"I mean… there's a reason it's called Mount Pleasant."
Cindy Hernandez
Waitress
Scene: TVC Scene 4 — Nardello's
Shoot: Day 2
"… I love that it feels like a big family."
Jeff Flemming
Neighbor 1 (Ladder)
Scene: TVC Scene 5 — Airbnb Exterior
Shoot: Day 2
"… and we just show up for each other."
LaDarrius Patterson
Neighbor 2 (Painter)
Scene: TVC Scene 5 — Airbnb Exterior
Shoot: Day 2
(Scene partner — painting)
Jorge Terrazas
Nurse
Scene: TVC Scenes 6–8 — Hospital
Shoot: Day 1
"… continues here at CHRISTUS."
Kirsten Roquemore
Doctor
Scene: TVC Scene 8 — Hospital Sunset
Shoot: Day 1
"Familiar faces but with even more support."
Victoria Hernandez
Receptionist
Scene: TVC Scene 6 — Hospital
Shoot: Day 1
(Warmly greets patient — works for CHRISTUS)
Fabrice Fouonji
Patient
Scene: TVC Scene 6 — Hospital Reception
Shoot: Day 1
(Greeted by receptionist, signs in)
Davis Cook
Child (Hospital) — Age 7
Scene: TVC Scene 7 — Hospital Room
Shoot: Day 1
(Nurse sits with child in hospital room)
Kristen Luker + Family
Mom — Luker Family (Non-Speaking)
Scene: TVC Scene 4 — Nardello's
Shoot: Day 2
(Family seated at table, served by Cindy)

Extras

10 extras total: 5 medical staff + 5 local residents. Prioritize real Mt. Pleasant locals for authenticity.

Day 1 extras
7
5 medical + 2 visitors
Day 2 extras
5
all residents / diners
Day 1 — Tuesday, April 28 (Hospital)
Scene Time Extras needed Wardrobe
Scene 6 — Reception desk 9:00 – 10:00 AM 2–3 medical staff (walk-bys), 1–2 patients in waiting area Scrubs (provided or personal)
Scenes 7–8 — Hospital room + hallway 1:30 – 3:30 PM 2–3 staff for hallway walk-throughs, 1 nurse at station Same scrubs — carry over from Scene 6
B-roll + Doctor sunset 4:30 – 7:45 PM 1–2 staff for hallway B-roll (wrap by 6 PM). Doctor scene is solo. Same scrubs
Same group covers all hospital scenes. Release by 5:00 PM before doctor sunset.
Confirmed Extras — Day 1 (Hospital)
Name Scene Assignment Call Wrap Phone
Scene 6 — Reception (10:00–11:30 AM) — Medical staff walk-bys + waiting room
Tailer Lee Medical staff — hallway / reception bg 9:00 AM (903) 285-9408
Amy Hinton Medical staff — clipboard walk-by 9:00 AM (903) 466-1248
Belle Thomas Patient / visitor — waiting area 9:00 AM (903) 918-0402
Scenes 7–8 — Hospital room + hallway (2:00–3:30 PM) — Hallway walk-throughs during B-roll
Bryan Ibanez Nurse at station — hallway bg 1:00 PM (903) 204-9818
Extra 5 Medical staff — hallway walk-through 1:00 PM
B-roll + Stills (3:30–5:00 PM) — Hallway activity, signage, waiting room life
Extra 6 Staff — hallway B-roll 3:30 PM 5:00 PM
Extra 7 Visitor — waiting room B-roll 3:30 PM 5:00 PM

Note: Extras 1–3 (morning reception) can carry through to afternoon scenes if available. Wardrobe: scrubs (provided or personal).

Day 1 call: All extras at 9:00 AM at hospital. Same group covers all scenes. Release by 6:00 PM before doctor sunset.
Day 2 — Wednesday, April 29 (Downtown)
Scene Time Extras needed Wardrobe
Scene 4 — Nardello's 12:00 – 1:30 PM 3–4 diners at background tables (couples, singles) Upscale casual — dinner out
Scene 3 — Laura's Cheesecake 2:30 – 3:30 PM 1–2 customers browsing in background Same — carry over from Nardello's
Scene 5 — Neighbor scene 4:30 – 5:30 PM None — intimate two-person scene
Downtown B-roll 6:00 – 7:45 PM 2–3 pedestrians walking naturally, 1 at cafe table Casual, warm tones
Day 2 call: All extras at 10:00 AM at Nardello's. Same group covers Nardello's, Laura's, then downtown B-roll at golden hour. Release by 7:45 PM.

Some Day 1 medical extras could double as Day 2 diners if available both days — bringing unique headcount to ~8–9 total.

Airbnb — Home Base
UseCrew basecamp, meetings, dailies editing, craft services
AlsoNeighbors scene exterior (golden hour, TVC Scene 5)
Address208 County Road 2129, Camp County, TX 75686
Check-inMonday, April 27
Check-outThursday, April 30 (or Friday May 1 if Day 3 needed)
Mon 4/27Full crew arrives — travel day, no shooting
NotesJose (DIT) on-site working dailies. Maria handling craft from afternoon Day 1.
Laura's Cheesecake & Café
UseLocal shop owner scene (TVC Scene 3)
RoleLocal Shop Owner — speaking
AvailabilityConfirmed
Address109 N Madison Ave, Mt. Pleasant, TX 75455
Phone(903) 577-8177
ContactSuzanne Walker (Owner) — (903) 960-0316
NotesAdjacent to Nardello's — shoot back to back. Interior, warm café environment.
Location Photos
Storefront — outdoor seating
Interior / cafe area
Nardello's Restaurant
UseUpscale sit-down meal scene — NOT a diner (TVC Scene 4)
RolesWaitress (speaking), Luker family of five (non-speaking)
AvailabilityConfirmed
Address103 N Madison Ave, Mt. Pleasant, TX 75455
Phone(903) 380-6200
ContactSuzanne Walker (Owner) — (903) 960-0316
NotesAdjacent to Laura's Cheesecake & Café — shoot back to back. Upscale pizza restaurant. Nice table, nice lighting.
Location Photos
Exterior — Mt. Pleasant mural
Interior — dining room
CHRISTUS Health Mt. Pleasant Hospital
UseHospital interior + exterior scenes (TVC Scenes 6–8)
RolesReceptionist + Nurse + Doctor (all Day 1) — all speaking
AvailabilityConfirmed
LensesLeitz Cine Summicron-C — clinical, present feel
Address2001 N Jefferson Ave, Mt. Pleasant, TX 75455
Phone(903) 577-6000
TourShandra VanReenen — Fri 4/25 at 10:00 AM | (903) 577-6041
EmergencyCHRISTUS Emergency Care Center — 130 Tankersley Rd | (903) 606-7490
NotesDay 1: Receptionist + Nurse/Child (interior AM), B-roll (4:30–6:00 PM), Doctor corridor at golden hour/sunset (7:00 PM). OOH billboard stills during Doctor scene.
Downtown Mt. Pleasant
UseMain street / brick storefronts — B-roll + photography stills
RoleB-roll — mural, lake, community texture
AvailabilityPublic location
Lenses50mm on Cooke Mini S4/i — conversational
NotesBest at golden hour or morning light. B-roll of downtown life throughout.
Location Photos
Downtown intersection — First St
Storefronts — Second St
Local boutique interior
Boutique — colorful wall
Boutique exterior

Day 1 Call Times — Tuesday, April 28

Hospital Day  |  Crew call: 9:00 AM  |  2 scenes + stills + B-roll + Kirsten/Doctor sunset

Call TimeWhoLocationNotes
9:00 AMFull crewHospitalArrive + begin Scene 1 setup
9:00 AMVictoria Hernandez (Receptionist) + Fabrice Fouonji (Patient)HospitalHMU, shoot at 10:00
11:00 AMJorge Terrazas (Nurse) + Davis Cook (Child, age 7)HospitalHMU during Scene 1, lighting setup, shoot at 2:00
9:00 AMExtras 1–3 (Tailer Lee, Amy Hinton, Belle Thomas)HospitalReception scene bg — medical staff + waiting room
1:00 PMExtras 4–5 (Bryan Ibanez + 1 TBD)HospitalHallway walk-throughs for Scenes 7–8
3:30 PMExtras 6–7 (TBD)HospitalB-roll hallway activity + waiting room. Wrap 5:00 PM
5:30 PMKirsten Roquemore (Doctor)HospitalHMU during break, setup at 6:00, shoot at 7:00 (golden hour/sunset)

Day 2 Call Times — Wednesday, April 29

Nardello's + Laura's + Neighbors + Downtown B-roll  |  Crew call: 8:30 AM  |  Wrap ~8:15 PM

Call TimeWhoLocationNotes
8:30 AMFull crewAirbnbReview Day 1 footage, prep for Nardello's
10:00 AMCindy Hernandez (Waitress) + Luker family (5)Nardello'sHMU + setup, working lunch at 11:00, shoot at 12:00
10:00 AMSuzanne Walker (Local Shop Owner)Laura's Cheesecake & CaféHMU during Nardello's — adjacent location, shoot at 2:30
3:30 PMJeff Flemming + LaDarrius Patterson (Neighbors)Airbnb exteriorSetup at 4:00, shoot at 4:30
6:00 PMCrew (no cast)DowntownB-roll + stills at golden hour. Wrap at sunset (~7:53 PM)

Day 3 Call Times — Thursday, April 30 (If Needed)

Overflow / Pickup Day  |  Crew call: 9:00 AM  |  Wrap by 5:00 PM

Call TimeWhoLocationNotes
8:00 AMFull crewAirbnbReview Day 1 & 2 footage, finalize pickup list
10:00 AMTalent TBD (on standby)VariousBased on pickup needs from dailies review
1:00 PMPhoto subjectsVariousFinal stills + BTS content
3:00 PMFull crew + Agency CDAirbnbFinal review + sign-off
5:00 PMAllAirbnbProduction wrap & load out

Note: Nardello's and Laura's Cheesecake & Café are adjacent — scheduled back to back on Day 2. Talent not scheduled should remain on standby until released.

Headcount by Day

Mon 4/27
Travel
Tue 4/28
Day 1
Wed 4/29
Day 2
Thu 4/30
Day 3

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Summary

Production Crew

Full crew for the "More Pleasant" shoot — April 28–29, 2026. Crew arrives Monday April 27 (travel day).

NameRoleDatesTravel / LodgingContact
Shadai Perez Producer Apr 27–30 Airbnb — arrives Mon 4/27 (352) 445-4969
shadaiperez1@gmail.com
Samuel Richmann DP / Director Apr 27–30 Airbnb — arrives Mon 4/27 (928) 853-4912
Bradley Lanphear Grip / Swing Apr 27–29 Airbnb — arrives Mon 4/27 (541) 213-6339
Jose Tovar DIT / Dailies Apr 27–29 Airbnb — arrives Mon 4/27, may stay Apr 30 (903) 504-1974
Christopher DeBonis Audio Apr 27–30 Arrives Mon 4/27, departs Apr 30 (321) 274-6145
Tyler Ellison Gaffer / AC Apr 28–29 Local (903) 520-9552
Maria Hernandez Craft Services Apr 27–29 Staying at Airbnb (903) 245-6945
Daniel Mendez PA / Script Supervisor Apr 27–29 Airbnb — arrives Mon 4/27 (734) 358-8091
Cera Richmann PA Apr 27–30 Airbnb (928) 853-2297
Jennyfer Keohane HMU + Wardrobe Apr 28–29 Staying at Airbnb (817) 715-2925
Robby Piantanida Colorist Post Remote (903) 312-0119

Crew Notes

  • Monday 4/27 (travel day): Full crew arrives — Shadai, Samuel, Jose, Daniel Mendez, Bradley, Maria at Airbnb
  • Airbnb checkout: April 30 (or May 1 if Day 3 needed)
  • Airbnb crew: Shadai, Samuel, Jose, Maria, Daniel Mendez, Jennyfer Keohane (+ Bradley may stay)
  • Jose Tovar is DIT — he'll be at the Airbnb working on dailies between setups
  • Wardrobe & HMU: Jennyfer Keohane — handling hair, makeup, and wardrobe. (817) 715-2925
NameRoleDaysPhone
Shadai PerezProducerApr 27–30(352) 445-4969
Samuel RichmannDP / DirectorApr 27–30(928) 853-4912
Bradley LanphearGrip / SwingApr 27–29(541) 213-6339
Jose TovarDIT / DailiesApr 27–29(903) 504-1974
Christopher DeBonisAudioApr 27–30(321) 274-6145
Tyler EllisonGaffer / ACApr 28–29(903) 520-9552
Maria HernandezCraft ServicesApr 27–29(903) 245-6945
Daniel MendezPA / Script SupervisorApr 27–29(734) 358-8091
Jennyfer KeohaneHMU + WardrobeApr 28–29(817) 715-2925
Cera RichmannPAApr 27–30(928) 853-2297
Robby PiantanidaColoristPost(903) 312-0119
NameRoleDayPhone
Suzanne WalkerLocal Shop OwnerDay 2(903) 960-0316
Cindy HernandezWaitressDay 2(903) 749-5188
Jeff FlemmingNeighbor 1 (Ladder)Day 2(323) 301-9128
LaDarrius PattersonNeighbor 2 (Painter)Day 2(903) 204-5992
Jorge TerrazasNurseDay 1(602) 565-2017
Kirsten RoquemoreDoctorDay 1(903) 360-9449
Victoria HernandezReceptionistDay 1(903) 952-9136
NameRoleDayPhone
Fabrice FouonjiPatientDay 1(903) 422-2244
Davis Cook (age 7)Child (Hospital)Day 1(469) 371-6922
Kristen LukerMom (Nardello's)Day 2(903) 452-4541
Hayden LukerDad (Nardello's)Day 2(903) 806-3020
Luker Children (3)Son ~10, Daughter ~7, Son ~3Day 2
VO ArtistAnnouncer (Voice-Over)Provided by agency
Tailer LeeExtra — Hospital (Day 1)Day 1(903) 285-9408
Amy HintonExtra — Hospital (Day 1)Day 1(903) 466-1248
Belle ThomasExtra — Hospital (Day 1)Day 1(903) 918-0402
Bryan IbanezExtra — Hospital (Day 1)Day 1(903) 204-9818
NameRolePhone
Olivia PaekMarketing Director — CHRISTUS Health(917) 596-8655
Shandra VanReenenCustomer Experience Mgr — Titus Regional(903) 577-6041
LocationContactAddressPhone
Laura's Cheesecake & CafeSuzanne Walker (Owner)109 N Madison Ave, Mt. Pleasant(903) 960-0316
Nardello's RestaurantSuzanne Walker (Owner)103 N Madison Ave, Mt. Pleasant(903) 380-6200
CHRISTUS HospitalShandra VanReenen2001 N Jefferson Ave, Mt. Pleasant(903) 577-6000
CHRISTUS Emergency Care130 Tankersley Rd, Mt. Pleasant(903) 606-7490
Airbnb (Home Base)208 CR 2129, Camp County, TX

TVC Script — "More Pleasant" :60

Final shooting script. Character names mapped to confirmed cast.

A woman talks to camera outside of a local shop.
SUZANNE WALKER
Local Shop Owner (to camera)
"Honestly? It's just… people know you here."
We see quick shots of Mount Pleasant. Mural, lake and downtown.
SUZANNE WALKER
Local Shop Owner (to camera)
"I mean… there's a reason it's called Mount Pleasant."
A waitress at the local diner seats a family of four.
CINDY HERNANDEZ
Waitress (to camera)
"… I love that it feels like a big family."
Two neighbors fixing up a house. One holds the ladder, the other paints.
JEFF FLEMMING
Neighbor 1 (to camera)
"… and we just show up for each other."
A receptionist greets a patient and helps him sign in.
JORGE TERRAZAS
Nurse (VO)
"The same kind of care you already know …"
A nurse sits with a child in a hospital room at night.
JORGE TERRAZAS
Nurse (to camera)
"… continues here at CHRISTUS."
We see quick shots that suggest progress. Updated equipment, tools, and facilities.
KIRSTEN ROQUEMORE
Doctor (to camera)
"Familiar faces but with even more support."
Drone shot of the town at sunset, tilting up.
ANNOUNCER
VO
"Because care, should feel just as pleasant as the place we call home."
END FRAME
SUPER: Your health. Your community. Our purpose.
LOGO: CHRISTUS Health

Radio Script — "More Pleasant"

Radio companion to the TVC.

SFX:Light birds chirping, a pickup truck passing slowly, distant chatting.
RESIDENT:Honestly? It's just… people know you here.
NEIGHBOR:Hey, Caroline!
RESIDENT:Hey there!
MUSIC:Same as TVC
VO:That's just how it is in Mount Pleasant. Everybody belongs… and we look out for each other. Just like the care you'll find at CHRISTUS Health.
SFX:Soft hallway footsteps, a distant monitor beep, quiet voices.
NURSE:Feels like the same place.
DOCTOR:Just with more behind it.
SFX:Soft breeze and distant laughter.
VO:Because care should feel just as pleasant as the place we call home. CHRISTUS Health. Your health. Your community. Our purpose.

Radio Script — "More"

Shorter radio spot focused on healthcare access.

MUSIC:Same as in TVC
SFX:Light breeze, distant neighborhood activity.
VO:What makes Mount Pleasant… pleasant? It's having everything you need, right here.
SFX:Hospital ambiance.
VO:And that includes healthcare. With CHRISTUS Health, there's more access, more services, more specialists, all without leaving our community.
SFX:Birds chirping, distant kids playing outside.
VO:Because care should feel as pleasant as the place we call home. CHRISTUS Health. Your health. Your community. Our purpose.

Pleasant Stories — Social Media Content

We'll extend the campaign into social by pairing b-roll from the TV shoot with real stories from local residents and then connect them to the care experience, reinforcing that with greater support, care feels more pleasant.

Familiarity
Suzanne Walker — Local Shop Owner
Belonging
Kristen Luker — Mom
Compassion
LaDarrius Patterson — Neighbor

Note: This talent will also be used for social media content captured during production.


Pleasant Stories: Familiarity

Social video — Reel / Instagram / Facebook

Talent: Suzanne Walker — Local Shop Owner

Suzanne is filmed inside Laura's Cheesecake & Café — her shop. B-roll of her greeting customers, arranging displays, the warm interior. She speaks to camera about how people in Mt. Pleasant know each other by name, and that same familiarity extends to their healthcare. At CHRISTUS, you're cared for by people who already know you.

Pleasant Stories: Belonging

Social video — Reel / Instagram / Facebook

Talent: Kristen Luker — Mom

KRISTEN (VO):
I guess what I love most about Mount Pleasant… is that everyone is welcome.

We moved here seven years ago, and it immediately felt like home. And honestly, that feeling doesn't stop when you walk in for care. You feel known. You feel supported. Just like when we moved here.
Sample Post Caption
christushealth — Where you feel welcome shouldn't stop at your front door. At CHRISTUS, that same sense of belonging carries into your care. Because feeling known and supported makes all the difference. Makes it more pleasant.

Pleasant Stories: Compassion

Social video — Reel / Instagram / Facebook

Talent: LaDarrius Patterson — Neighbor

LaDarrius is filmed helping a neighbor with home repairs — holding the ladder, handing tools. B-roll of the community looking out for each other. He speaks about how that same compassion carries into healthcare at CHRISTUS — people showing up for each other, whether it's fixing a house or providing care.
Lightbox Collective

MORE PLEASANT

Director's Mood Board
RED Komodo 6K · Cooke Mini S4/i · Leitz Cine Summicron-C · Easy Rig / Handheld · 24fps
Camera
RED Komodo 6K
Global Shutter
6K Full Frame
Lenses
Cooke Mini S4/i Set
Leitz Cine Summicron-C
Mixed for feel
Support
Easy Rig
Freehand Handheld
Documentary Approach
Grade
Lifted Muted Blacks
Pure Clean Whites
Cinematic Haze
Format
Spherical
Cinema Scope Crop
24fps
Location
Mt. Pleasant, TX
On Location
Practical Environments
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CHRISTUS Health

Camera Package

Visual Approach & Lens Philosophy
RED Komodo 6K
Global shutter eliminates rolling artifacts on handheld. Full frame 6K gives latitude in post with beautiful natural rendering. Compact body keeps the rig nimble for documentary feel. Paired with Easy Rig, the operator moves freely through diner, storefront, and hospital.
Cooke Mini S4/i — Primary Workhorse
Warm, organic, slightly rounded — exactly right for community-facing shots. 27mm for wide environmental frames. 50mm as the default conversational lens. 75mm and 100mm for observational compression. Linear breathing keeps racking focus clean.
Leitz Cine Summicron-C — Character Lens
More clinical edge, more presence. Reserved for CHRISTUS environments: reception, nurse with child, doctor corridor. The subtle difference between lens families creates a visual distinction between community and CHRISTUS — intentional. 100mm on the doctor corridor reads as authority.
Support & Operating Style
Easy Rig throughout for freedom of movement. Fully handheld where the scene calls for it. No locked-off shots — even talking heads have gentle alive movement. The camera should feel like it found the moment. This is a polished commercial that wears the clothes of a documentary.

Visual Direction by Scene

Downtown / B-Roll
Establishing shots. No featured talent. Focus on light (sunrise/sunset), subtle activity, moments reflecting community rhythm. Cooke 27mm wide, 50mm for texture. Mural, lake, storefronts.
Local Shop Owner — Laura's Cheesecake
Warm, approachable, conversational. 50mm Cooke. Suzanne speaks to camera with café interior backdrop. Natural window light. The space should feel lived-in and familiar.
Waitress — Nardello's
Warm ambient interior. Cindy serves the Luker family at a nicely dressed table. 50mm for conversational delivery. Background diners give life. Lens flare from window light welcome — adds airiness.
Neighbors — Airbnb Exterior
Modest, lived-in home. Golden hour. Jeff on the ladder, LaDarrius painting. 27mm Cooke wide, 50mm for to-camera. Subtle signs of use, natural light, genuine environment.
Reception — Hospital
Switch to Leitz Summicron-C. More clinical presence. Victoria greets Fabrice at front desk. Busy hospital background with extras in scrubs. CHRISTUS branding visible on wall.
Nurse + Child — Hospital Room
Intimate, warm despite clinical setting. Leitz 75mm. Jorge sits with Davis. Bedside lamp adds warmth. 100mm from the doorway gives a found-moment quality.
Doctor — Hospital Sunset
Hero shot. Leitz 100mm for authority. Kirsten walks toward camera at golden hour with hospital exterior behind. The bridge between community and CHRISTUS — familiar face, more support.
End Frame — Drone
Drone shot of the town at sunset, tilting up. The whole town bathed in warm light — this is home, and care should feel this way.
Lightbox Collective · Tyler, TX